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April 23, 2024
46 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Jayne E. Wellman, James F. Mackey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meadowlands Ice Cream - New Common Victualler License (New Owners)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Meadowlands Ice Cream, located at 328 North Billerica Road
MOTION: Board Member Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Meadowlands Ice Cream, located at 328 North Billerica Road. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Meadowlands Ice Cream, located at 328 North Billerica Road. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Tewksbury Public Schools - Mission Statement
Approve the Mission Statement
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Mission Statement. Board Member Wellman MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Mission Statement. Board Member Wellman MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder)
Community Preservation Committee - Chair Holland
Appoint Chair Holland as the Select Board's designee to the Community Preservation Commission
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Chair Holland as the Select Board's designee to the Community Preservation Commission. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Chair Holland as the Select Board's designee to the Community Preservation Commission. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
NMCOG (Northern Middlesex Council of Governments) - Board Member Wellman
Appoint Board Member Wellman as the Select Board's designee to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Board Member Wellman as the Select Board's designee to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Board Member Wellman as the Select Board's designee to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Tewksbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee - Board Member Wellman
Appoint Board Member Wellman as the Select Board's designee to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to appoint Board Member Wellman as the Select Board's designee to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to appoint Board Member Wellman as the Select Board's designee to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Economic Development Committee - Board Member Mackey & Board Member Ryder
Add a second designee and appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as the Select Board's designees to the Economic Development Committee
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to add a second designee and appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as the Select Board's designees to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to add a second designee and appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as the Select Board's designees to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Lowell Regional Transit Authority - Vice-Chair Kratman
Appoint Vice-Chair Kratman as the Select Board's designee to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Vice-Chair Kratman as the Select Board's designee to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Vice-Chair Kratman as the Select Board's designee to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
School Committee - Board Member Mackey & Board Member Ryder
Appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as the Select Board's designees to the School Committee
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as the Select Board's designees to the School Committee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as the Select Board's designees to the School Committee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Review and Approval of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Take Article 34 out of order
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to take Article 34 out of order. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to take Article 34 out of order. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Mr. Montuori reviewed the following Articles
Recommend the adoption of Article 2
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Acceptance of the Annual Town Reports (Available on the town's website)
Recommend the adoption of Article 3
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 4
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Table Articles 5, 6, 7, & 8
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to table Articles 5, 6, 7, & 8. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to table Articles 5, 6, 7, & 8. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 9
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 9. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 9. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 10
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 10. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 10. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 11
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 11. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 11. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 12
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 12. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Jayne E. Wellman and James F. Mackey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 12. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 13
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 13. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 13. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 14
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 14. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 14. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 15
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 15. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 15. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 16
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 16. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 16. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 17
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 17. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 17. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 18
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 18. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 18. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 19
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 19. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 19. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 20
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 20. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Jayne E. Wellman and James F. Mackey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 20. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 24
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 24. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 24. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Table Articles 21, 22, 23, & 25
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to table Articles 21, 22, 23, & 25. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to table Articles 21, 22, 23, & 25. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 26
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 26. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 26. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 27
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 27. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 27. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 28
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 28. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 28. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 29
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 29. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 29. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 30
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 30. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 30. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 31
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 31. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 31. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 32
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 32. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 32. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 33
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 33. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 33. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 35
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 35. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 35. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 36, as amended
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 36, as amended. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 36, as amended. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Ms. Alexandra Lowder, Community & Economic Development Planner, reviewed the proposed
Recommend rejecting the adoption of Article 41
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend rejecting the adoption of Article 41. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman & Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, RyderNo: Mackey, Wellman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend rejecting the adoption of Article 41. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman & Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Recommend rejecting the adoption of Article 42
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend rejecting the adoption of Article 42. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman & Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, RyderNo: Mackey, Wellman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend rejecting the adoption of Article 42. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman & Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
Review and Approval of the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Recommend the adoption of Article 1
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 1. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 1. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 2
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 3
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 4
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 5
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,077.50 from March 16, 2024, through March 31, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,077.50 from March 16, 2024, through March 31, 2024. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,077.50 from March 16, 2024, through March 31, 2024. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Chair Holland
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 10:22 p.m., Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 10:22 p.m., Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
From the Tewksbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — John Lombardo (Peter Currier, April 2026), Richard Russo Jr. (Aaron Curtis, April 2025), Eric Ryder (courtesy photo, April 2024); Tewksbury Town Crier courtesy photos — Mark Kratman (March 2025) and James F. Mackey III (March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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